[Q] My Xperia Mini wont turn on , keeps blinking - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

My Xperia mini (ST15i) (rooted)(Unlocked) was using Real ICS r6. I tried to install the Firmware back on. I downloaded both ICS update from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227149 .. "i plugged in the USB and tried to flash the same . at some percentage % of firmware flashing the Flash Tool Detects a problem with "header" . and quits. now my xperia mini just
blinks the notification light
No display
wont turn on
No vibration
I tried to connect the St15i to PC and it says USB device not Recognized and keeps blinking.after a few second suddenly the Green light comes and Flash Tool detects the device is connected in Flash mode.when tried to install the Gingerbread ftf which was downloaded from here.it says .
13/033/2013 22:33:19 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
13/033/2013 22:33:19 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.5.0 built on 2012-09-12 06:45:17
13/033/2013 22:33:19 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
13/033/2013 22:33:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/033/2013 22:33:30 - INFO - Selected Xperia Mini (ST15i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf
13/033/2013 22:33:30 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
13/034/2013 22:34:13 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/034/2013 22:34:14 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
13/034/2013 22:34:14 - INFO - Reading device information
13/048/2013 22:48:34 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/048/2013 22:48:34 - INFO - Processing loader
13/048/2013 22:48:34 - INFO - Checking header
13/048/2013 22:48:34 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/048/2013 22:48:34 - ERROR -
13/048/2013 22:48:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/048/2013 22:48:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/054/2013 22:54:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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and won't even produce nothing.. even the blinking.. after some times (keeping the same state)( plugged in) the notification starts blinking again. and the same repeats.
I think the problem is with battery.. i tried charging the whole day.. when charged in the red light blinks after a time it stops. and no response.but till flashing the Device the battery had no issues.
I tried to Use SonyEriccsion Update service. it says "Your phone does have the Updated Software which cannot be updated. and the detection is the same as above.My Phone is Xperia Mini ST15i) ! please please please reply ... as i have switched off mobile for a whole day.

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Sahil.amanu said:
My Xperia mini (ST15i) (rooted)(Unlocked) was using Real ICS r6. I tried to install the Firmware back on. I downloaded both ICS update from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227149 .. "i plugged in the USB and tried to flash the same . at some percentage % of firmware flashing the Flash Tool Detects a problem with "header" . and quits. now my xperia mini just
blinks the notification light
No display
wont turn on
No vibration
I tried to connect the St15i to PC and it says USB device not Recognized and keeps blinking.after a few second suddenly the Green light comes and Flash Tool detects the device is connected in Flash mode.when tried to install the Gingerbread ftf which was downloaded from here.it says .
and won't even produce nothing.. even the blinking.. after some times (keeping the same state)( plugged in) the notification starts blinking again. and the same repeats.
I think the problem is with battery.. i tried charging the whole day.. when charged in the red light blinks after a time it stops. and no response.but till flashing the Device the battery had no issues.
I tried to Use SonyEriccsion Update service. it says "Your phone does have the Updated Software which cannot be updated. and the detection is the same as above.My Phone is Xperia Mini ST15i) ! please please please reply ... as i have switched off mobile for a whole day.
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Congratulations its just a soft brick dont worry you'll have to unbrick
try this one below.... using latest version of flashtool connect your phone to pc in Flashmode and flash this ftf file below
DOWNLOAD:Unbrick your Xperia
let me know if it works!!
P.S: flashmode means press your volume down button while the phone is switched off and connect it to pc then the notification LED will glow green
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I will try and will let you ASAP
Thanks .. i will just try and will let you know.. !

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aneel3692001 said:
Congratulations its just a soft brick dont worry you'll have to unbrick
try this one below.... using latest version of flashtool connect your phone to pc in Flashmode and flash this ftf file below
DOWNLOAD:Unbrick your Xperia
let me know if it works!!
P.S: flashmode means press your volume down button while the phone is switched off and connect it to pc then the notification LED will glow green
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Hai Aneel,
as instructed a flashed the ftf file you gave me.. it said FLash successful. also i had a issue with my charger. my battery was drained out also. I am charging it now. it has 40 percent charge (put in another device) . What should I do.. xperia stopped flashing red light.. shoudl i flash the original Gingerbread firmware now ?

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Sahil.amanu said:
Hai Aneel,
as instructed a flashed the ftf file you gave me.. it said FLash successful. also i had a issue with my charger. my battery was drained out also. I am charging it now. it has 40 percent charge (put in another device) . What should I do.. xperia stopped flashing red light.. shoudl i flash the original Gingerbread firmware now ?
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Now u can flash the orginal fw with flashtool.
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No way !
r.ifat381 said:
Now u can flash the orginal fw with flashtool.
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Now when i connect the device pressing the volume back button the green light comes and while i select the firmware it goes out.No response from the device. flashtool says to connect via flash mode.

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IT WORKED
Thanks for the Replies.. its working fine now !! Thanks all !!

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Sahil.amanu said:
Thanks for the Replies.. its working fine now !! Thanks all !!
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Just clickThanksbro

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Thanks
aneel3692001 said:
Just clickThanksbro
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Clicked it :laugh:

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THANKS!!!!!!!!
Aneel!!! You save the day, thee week, the month!!
I have a st15 xperia mini. Lastnight I bricked it :s cuz of a damn upate Iguess .86 not sure and it was installing it and after secs the display just turned off! I tried to flashing it with some roms and nothing, nothing, I tried another methods and nothing.
I was just reading and investigating over the web even this forum but I coulndt find this thread.
Finally today, I satrted the search again like 4 hours ago.. and I find ur reply, I download it, flash it and OMG!!!! Iam really happy, thanxs!! thanks to the ppl like you Last night I thought my phone was totally dead, but now its everything ok,thank you
btw Im from Mexico, Puebla. I have no money right now, but for sure I would like to donate
T H N X S.

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tam0 said:
aneel!!! You save the day, thee week, the month!!
I have a st15 xperia mini. Lastnight i bricked it :s cuz of a damn upate iguess .86 not sure and it was installing it and after secs the display just turned off! I tried to flashing it with some roms and nothing, nothing, i tried another methods and nothing.
I was just reading and investigating over the web even this forum but i coulndt find this thread.
Finally today, i satrted the search again like 4 hours ago.. And i find ur reply, i download it, flash it and omg!!!! Iam really happy, thanxs!! Thanks to the ppl like you :d last night i thought my phone was totally dead, but now its everything ok,thank you
btw im from mexico, puebla. I have no money right now, but for sure i would like to donate
t h n x s.
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don't say it - push it (the thanks button, bro!!!!!!!!!!!)

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Hi,
my experience with this type of problem (can help someone):
there is 2 week, I have break my Xperia mini by flashing a bad kernel ... Same problems of this post but I can fixe by hold on volume buttons when the Xperia was plug in USB port of my laptop (without plug my smartphone to USB, the method don't work). After that I have a new boot.img and now it works like a charm .

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If I flash this ftf file, will I lose my data?
Update: I flashed this on JellyVanilla EX 5.0 and it fixed my no charging issue, thanks
Update 2: My phone was charging after I flashed the ftf file, but then when I unplugged and then replugged, my phone won't charge again, when I connect to the computer nothing happens, what should I do?

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ani55 said:
If I flash this ftf file, will I lose my data?
Update: I flashed this on JellyVanilla EX 5.0 and it fixed my no charging issue, thanks
Update 2: My phone was charging after I flashed the ftf file, but then when I unplugged and then replugged, my phone won't charge again, when I connect to the computer nothing happens, what should I do?
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update to jv ex 5.1.1, (if u not allready,) bcuz i use also st15i and dindt have any charging problems works perfect (charging )
also try to full charge phone calibarte battery an then use as it it dies ..

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TaM0 said:
Aneel!!! You save the day, thee week, the month!!
I have a st15 xperia mini. Lastnight I bricked it :s cuz of a damn upate Iguess .86 not sure and it was installing it and after secs the display just turned off! I tried to flashing it with some roms and nothing, nothing, I tried another methods and nothing.
I was just reading and investigating over the web even this forum but I coulndt find this thread.
Finally today, I satrted the search again like 4 hours ago.. and I find ur reply, I download it, flash it and OMG!!!! Iam really happy, thanxs!! thanks to the ppl like you Last night I thought my phone was totally dead, but now its everything ok,thank you
btw Im from Mexico, Puebla. I have no money right now, but for sure I would like to donate
T H N X S.
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Woah.. thank god it even worked for you :highfive: We are all here to solve our problems itself :good: :angel::angel:

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whats happening with my device?
Hello everybody,
My Xperia Mini ST15i (with 2.3.4 ROM, & 4.0.2.a.0.42 Build Number) can't turn on properly.
Just stuck at 'Sony Ericsson' (before the logo).
I tried to press power + volume down, but it wont open the CWM.
Then I want to flash with the latest flashtool 0.9.xx, but the log status was:
29/044/2013 21:44:06 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
29/044/2013 21:44:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
29/044/2013 21:44:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/046/2013 21:46:03 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
29/046/2013 21:46:03 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
So what should I do for this problem?
Even I can't turn on the USB debugging and switch to MSC mode because the device stuck at 'Sony Ericsson'.
Everybody please help me
I can't do this without your kindness and your guide.
Thanks a lot. I hope you all can reply my mesage.

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kesuma27 said:
Hello everybody,
My Xperia Mini ST15i (with 2.3.4 ROM, & 4.0.2.a.0.42 Build Number) can't turn on properly.
Just stuck at 'Sony Ericsson' (before the logo).
I tried to press power + volume down, but it wont open the CWM.
Then I want to flash with the latest flashtool 0.9.xx, but the log status was:
29/044/2013 21:44:06 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
29/044/2013 21:44:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
29/044/2013 21:44:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/046/2013 21:46:03 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
29/046/2013 21:46:03 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
So what should I do for this problem?
Even I can't turn on the USB debugging and switch to MSC mode because the device stuck at 'Sony Ericsson'.
Everybody please help me
I can't do this without your kindness and your guide.
Thanks a lot. I hope you all can reply my mesage.
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1.Keep ur device firmwere file on c:/flashtool/firmwere folder, and turn off ur device,
2. Open flashtool.exe,
3. click on flashmode,
4. Select ur firmwere showed on the display
5. Tick on "no final verification"
6 select ok button and connect ur device in flashmode.
Thats it
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app

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Try any other kernel, the kernel is troubleshooting u r device
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thnks
thnks dude thns alot u saved my ass .. i have started searching new mob
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me too
I have my sony ericsson xperian mini it doesnt go thourgh to home page its just shwing sony, xperia, everytime i turn it on...